by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 26, 2025 | Home Design, Interior Design, Modern Interiors
Contemporary residential design is a fluid term for design that reflects current modes of living, technology, and, of course, aesthetics. These homes are designed in accordance with current trends, styles, and functional needs. A contemporary home spans a broad... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 26, 2025 | Apartment Renovations, Home Design, Interior Design
A purely traditional design offers warmth, intricate detailing, and a sense of enduring elegance but risks feeling dated, overly formal, or compartmentalized in its layout. Conversely, a strictly contemporary design embraces clean lines, open spaces, and modern... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 12, 2025 | Bathroom Design, Home Design
There are many material options for bathroom walls and floors. It is very common to use tiles in a bathroom, but you may want to deviate from the norm of tiling your bathroom walls. There are several alternatives to bathroom tiles, including cementitious materials,... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 3, 2024 | Home Design, Interior Design, Materials & Finishes
There are many options for wood flooring, but they are not all equal. You should consider both durability and aesthetics when selecting wood floors. White Oak is consistently a good choice of all the wood floors you can use and is high on my list of options. Is... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 30, 2023 | Home Design, Sustainable Design
Concrete homes are growing in popularity due to multiple factors, such as their design aesthetic, sustainability concerns, and durability. One of the primary advantages of a concrete house is its superior performance against hazards. Are Concrete Houses Safe? A... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 17, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Home Design, Interior Design
A lot of work goes into renovating an apartment in NYC. Along with all this work, many decisions and details to figure out. In this post, we will look at an apartment gut renovation we completed in Manhattan on the Upper East Side. We have a video walk-through for you...